Meinl TA2AAB - Tambourine Wood Brown - double row

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The tambourine is one of the oldest and most universal percussion instruments, used in traditional music as well as pop, rock, variety, and acoustic ensembles. The "wooden frame + jingles" format remains a benchmark for achieving expressive playing, ranging from simple rhythmic marking to more sophisticated rolls and shakes. In this configuration, the presence of 2 rows aims for a fuller and more powerful result than a single-row model, while maintaining simple and immediate ergonomics.

Who This Tambourine Is For

This tambourine is suitable for beginners as well as experienced musicians seeking an effective instrument that is easy to handle and capable of producing a clear sound. It is perfect for drummers wanting to add rhythmic color to their kit, percussionists in acoustic setups, and educational contexts (music schools, workshops, choirs). Style-wise, it performs well in pop, rock, folk, variety, world music, and unplugged formations where every articulation detail counts.

Features and Innovations

The design combines a wooden frame with aluminum jingles for an effective balance between playing comfort and sound presence. The choice of 2 rows increases the number of jingles in contact during movements, generally providing more volume, a greater sense of fullness, and a broader response during shakes. The brown finish enhances the traditional and discreet look, suitable both for the stage and more "classic" environments (orchestra, acoustic ensembles).

Sound Characteristics

The wood influences the sound perception by adding a warmer base and a less cold striking sensation on contact with the hand. On a tambourine, the frame acts as a support: it stabilizes vibrations and contributes to a pleasant response, especially when alternating between sharp hits (backbeat) and continuous movements (shaker). This organic nature of wood favors nuanced playing, with accents easier to control.

The aluminum jingles provide a clear attack and bright tone, very useful for marking the tempo without weighing down the low spectrum. With 2 rows, the output gains in density : impacts overlap more, creating a fuller sustain and a more present rhythmic "carpet." The result: a tambourine capable of being subtle during a verse and more energetic during a chorus, simply by adjusting the intensity of the gesture.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Medium	Hammering	No
Category	handheld	Color	Brown
Type	tambourine	Finishing	Glossy
Material	aluminium	Diameter	25.4 cm
Skin type	None

Instrument	tambourine	Uses	additional percussion for drum kit, acoustic ensemble, events, education
Body	wooden frame	Playing	hand-played (accents, shakes, rolls depending on technique)
Number of rows	2